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VX66 MTE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,383 mi
Last recorded69,383 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 MTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 66,338 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clam missing off exhaust middle section

Pass 3 Mar 2024 61,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 56,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,921 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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VX66 MTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX66 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX66 MTE registered?

VX66 MTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is VX66 MTE safe to buy?

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